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While the Mets aren’t bound by a strict budget, Roberts notes that Sterns’ cautious tone suggests spending is measured and based on opportunity, not limitless. The team’s priority continues to be building a championship-contending roster that balances internal development with targeted external acquisitions.
In Conclusion
The GM meetings revealed a front office that is realistic about the challenges ahead but committed to aggressive pursuit of elite talent—if and when such opportunities arise. The strategic focus on defense, pitching depth, internal player growth, and flexibility suggests that the Mets' offseason is poised to be dynamic, nuanced, and carefully planned.